YEARLY HIGH
166.6219 MWK
YEARLY LOW
91.7044 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
107.5939 MWK

2023 NOK to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the NOK to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 166.6219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 91.7044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 74.9175 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 103.0911 to the December average rate of 160.3056, the exchange rate registered a net change of 55.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 166.6219 was up 54.33% compared to the 2022 peak of 107.9679, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NOK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 833,110 MWK
2022 Average 484,403 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 458,522 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 374,587.64 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

166.8509
88.3070
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to MWK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 98.0062, compared to 117.1816 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.1754 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 98.0062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 117.1816

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 59.2313 MWK (High: 158.6221 / Low: 99.3908). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4234 MWK (High: 99.2926 / Low: 94.8692).

November Spread (Volatile) ±59.2313
March Spread (Stable) ±4.4234

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.9307 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9307

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 160.3056) against the same month in 2022 (average: 103.8290), the exchange rate shifted by +56.4766 (+54.39%).

2023 Avg (December) 160.3056
2022 Avg (December) 103.8290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 104.8254 99.9868 103.0911
February 103.8617 98.2628 100.1604
March 99.2926 94.8692 97.4596
April 99.7250 95.1563 97.5073
May 97.8224 91.7044 94.8523
June 97.8996 91.9174 94.9668
July 105.7929 97.3731 102.3000
August 106.3422 100.6481 102.6841
September 103.1473 97.9822 101.0876
October 107.4582 99.5972 104.3202
November 158.6221 99.3908 132.3921
December 166.6219 153.5793 160.3056